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DuPage County approves up to $500,000 for ongoing ransomware response; insurer to cover excess costs
Summary
County officials authorized an emergency procurement for continued investigation and recovery after a ransomware incident, with county tort liability covering the first $250,000 and cyber liability insurance expected to cover costs above that; staff estimated final costs will be known within about 90 days.
DuPage County authorized an emergency procurement of up to $500,000 to continue response and recovery work after a ransomware incident, finance staff told the board. Vice Chair Cahill moved the ratification and board members approved it by voice vote.
County staff said the county’s tort liability fund will cover the first $250,000 of…
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